Chromolaena Species, Cape Sable Thoroughwort
Chromolaenafrustrata

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Chromolaena (kroh-mo-LAY-na)
Species: frustrata (frus-TRAY-ta)

Synonym:Eupatorium rustratum

Synonym:Osmia frustrata

Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Blue-Violet
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting